The Latest Breaking News from Jolyon Perks

Woman with schizophrenia killed disabled woman hours after being spared jail

Patricia Hewitt, 42, was given a hospital order after admitting manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Man who murdered partner and three children given second life sentence for inmate attack

Damien Bendall is already serving a life sentence for the murders of his pregnant partner and three children

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Killamarsh killer handed another life sentence for prison hammer attack

Damien Bendall was sentenced for the attempted murder of Michael Mullaney at HMP Frankland, Durham.

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Northumberland business owner jailed for violent disorder at Black Lives Matter counter-protest

David Pringle was part of a large group of counter-protesters at Grey's Monument in Newcastle city centre in June 2020

Chronicle Live · Jun 30, 2023

Durham thug who subjected partner to prolonged public attack in Wallsend jailed

Luther Ormston, of Durham, chased after the distressed victim and assaulted her when she tried to run from his car at a fuel station in Wallsend

Chronicle Live · Jun 9, 2023

Prolific West Denton thief punched man and robbed him of bike as he stood on own doorstep

Lout David Appleby also smashed another man's window and threatened to burn his house down

Chronicle Live · Mar 17, 2023

Jarrow woman found guilty of causing death of motorcyclist by careless driving on Christmas Day

Susan Gourley denied causing death by careless driving but was found guilty by a jury on Thursday afternoon

Chronicle Live · Dec 15, 2022

Sunderland slasher left stranger with gaping wound to his face in unprovoked street attack

Brody Ruddy, of Sunderland, has been branded dangerous and jailed for wounding the teenager with intent

Chronicle Live · Nov 4, 2022

Byker man told ex 'I wish you would die' before pulling a knife from his hoodie and leaving her with a cut to her chest

Kieron Ward, 21, told his ex-partner that he wished she would die when he turned up to the Walker home in May

Chronicle Live · Oct 18, 2022

Former Royal Marine and paramedic among Hell's Angels at Newcastle Black Lives Matter riot

Craig Hay, of Chester-le-Street, took part in a violent counter-demonstration against a protest in support of Black Lives Matter in Newcastle city centre

Chronicle Live · Aug 17, 2022